Intentionality is a way of living so as to maximally pursue a chosen purpose, subject to explicitly defined options and constraints. Intentional people have a why for every what, a what for every why, and all are explicitly prioritized towards a transcendental goal.
Unfortunately, instead of thinking conscientiously about what they really want, why they really want it, and how to get it, most people live their lives as if what they receive has nothing to do with what they feel, think, or do.
Most people lumber through life only partially aware of any degree of detail and almost no intention. It is no surprise, then, that after years of a lot less joy than could be had, they suddenly find themselves in a situation they never wanted. This is as true on the micro scale as it is on the macro scale. Countless people are daily confronted with shocking, painful situations they never expected, where they are astonished by the sudden loss of some or all of what they thought was real, good, and enduring.
Drifting along through life is not a strategy for success. In order to live life well, you must live life intentionally. If you want to drive a sailboat to a predetermined destination, you have to learn all about how that ship works: you need to understand the rudder, the sails, the food stores, and everything else on the ship that connects to its ability to drive you to your destination. So it goes with your self awareness. You have to understand why you do what you do.
Perhaps the most important aspect of intentional living is self discovery. If you want to obtain the greatest outcomes, the only way to do so is to learn how to intentionally search for and obtain them.
Intentionality is the secret to my success: I accomplished such a litany of achievements in such a brief time against great opposition because I chose a purpose that was worth it, and I aligned my entire life to it. That purpose was joy. In this book, I am going to show you how to do the same. If you follow the system I show you, you will be amazed at how effective it is and how bountifully your efforts are rewarded.